Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. Mohawk Industries.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The technical challenges of designing and specifying modern tile installations can be daunting without the right resources. Recently, I''ve been working on designs for hospitals, university buildings and laboratories. Tell us about your background and your firm.I''ve I am a senior associate with Soderstrom Architects.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Whatever the case may be, when it comes to small design details, don’t forget about tile trim. Because of their application for doorways and showers, a standard threshold size is 4″ x 36″ or 6″ x 72″ To see marble thresholds available with Architectural Ceramics, visit our threshold product search here.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Dale RobertsA "one size fits all" approach no longer works when it comes to membranes, mortars or grouts. Every day, I assist architects and designers to understand these shifts and ensure that their client’s expectations, as well as the needs of the jobsite, are met with the correct products and installation methods.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

I have been very dedicated to our industry in volunteering my time over the years to help make our industry better, which has rewarded me with a lot of knowledge, and status as an expert with industry standards. Often the architect or designer selects products based on color and texture rather than on suitability.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

A 1/16" standard allowance is way too much when you are installing a thin tile that is only 1/8" or even 1/4" thick. William McLaughlin, Resource Manager, Perkowitz+Ruth Architects: People ask me all the time “what is the largest tile that can be installed on a building façade?” Is thin tile a design trend, or is it here to stay?

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Realstone

MAY 8, 2023

Ease of Installation : Evaluate the installation process and determine if it aligns with your skill level and available resources. labor)re Popular Design Trends for Stacked Stone Veneer Fireplaces Incorporating stacked stone veneer into your fireplace opens a world of design possibilities.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. With this announcement, building design professionals have even more reason to “think tile” and “think North American” when building green.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. Through-pattern construction of VBT, which means the color and pattern extend throughout the thickness of the tile, is said to ensure the tile’s color and design will last the life of the floor.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Create a pattern using plain or solid-color tiles using different standard formats. We use a standard grout thickness of 3-4 mm on all formats. For a bold, contemporary design, you can run the colors in stripes or rows. Pieces are then finished with standard (smooth), Limestone, Travertine or Luna texture.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

So why is the new Green Squared standard and certification program launching at Coverings so important to the industry? The tile industry has long recognized that its products are inherently sustainable, says Bill Griese, manager of standards development and green initiatives for the Anderson, SC-based Tile Council of North America (TCNA).

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Home / Observations / What Home Buyers Really Want What Home Buyers Really Want Bob Borson — September 23, 2013 — 34 Comments I am an architect who designs – among other things – residential projects for a fairly upscale clientele. All of whom cleave to the myth of “resale value.” About $40 in 2x and 0.5m/d

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Building Moxie

MAY 31, 2017

I have seen many designers choosing it as a means for adding embellishment to rooms. I flash-patched those repairs with standard joint compound and sanded. We applied Rx-35 PRO-999 – a wallpapering primer/sealer designed for painted surfaces. . In the last decade, perhaps, there has been a slight resurgence.

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